This bill modifies the process for awarding contracts for public improvement construction in Iowa.

The bill allows governmental entities to reject the lowest bidder for public improvement construction projects if the estimated cost exceeds $150 million. It requires proposals to include costs for general conditions without contingencies. The bill mandates that governmental entities select the construction manager-at-risk based on the best value, not just the lowest cost. It also allows construction managers-at-risk to self-perform work below a certain threshold and requires them to prepare plans and specifications for projects exceeding that threshold.

This bill modifies the process for awarding contracts for public improvement construction in Iowa.

The bill allows governmental entities to reject the lowest bidder for public improvement construction projects if the estimated cost exceeds $150 million. It requires proposals to include costs for general conditions without contingencies. The bill mandates that governmental entities select the construction manager-at-risk based on the best value, not just the lowest cost. It also allows construction managers-at-risk to self-perform work below a certain threshold and requires them to prepare plans and specifications for projects exceeding that threshold.